Audiocom AV
04-04-2008, 14:33
Audiocom International in conjunction with Frozen Solid Audio is providing a Deep Cryogenic Treatment (DCT) service for audio & visual products.
We have had DCT applied to various audio products, cables, entire CD players, CD’s & SACD’s, with consistent results, and there have been marked improvements; notably a lower noise floor, improved low frequency control, greater openness & clarity of sound.
What Does DCT Do?
Deep Cryogenic Treatment or DCT for short is a process that involves the cooling of metals and other materials to very low temperatures, typically around -190°C. When metals such as Copper or Silver are drawn they develop a distorted ‘grain’ structure which leads to tiny voids, disruptions and discontinuities in the conductor as the metal is compressed and contorted by the drawing process.
The DCT processing leads to the development of a more refined crystal structure of the metals, drastically reducing voids disruptions and discontinuities in the conductor. The result is a metal with reduced skin effect, lower resistance; improved electron flow. For further information please visit; http://www.frozensolidaudio.com/
An interesting article on cryogenically treating audio cables appeared in the July 2001 issue of Hi-Fi News & RR, the information can be found here;
http://www.frozensolidaudio.com/Freezing%20Issue.htm
To date several companies have used DCT on their cables, these include Townshend Audio, Ecosse, Black Rhodium, and more recently Russ Andrews with the Kimber Select series.
Sound Quality Improvements
The resulting sound when DCT has been applied is remarkable. When applied to a CD or DVD player what is immediately apparent are quieter backgrounds to music, you are aware of a marked reduction in system noise. Lower frequencies have greater definition, control and solidity; music is more open, detailed and natural sounding. You also perceive a greater sense of the recorded venue and acoustic space, bringing the music more to life.
DCT can also be applied to Compact Discs, we have conducted A/B comparisons with cryo & non cryo CD & SACD’s and the cryo treated discs sound notably better. The CD’s & SACD’s used where both on the same label, and pressed in the same factory. The cryo treated CD’s have superior low frequency definition, solidity. By comparison, bass notes on the non treated disc sound looser, softer and less defined. The cryo’d discs also sound less compressed, more open, vivid and natural. Detailing that sounds ‘flattened’ on the non cryo disc is more three-dimensional, allowing you to hear the acoustic space.
FAQ’s
There are some misconceptions about cryogenic treatment, so below are several FAQ’s and related answers;
Q: Does the DCT process degrade over time?
A: No, the DCT process is permanent and can be appreciated continually.
Q: Can I achieve DCT by placing my audio gear in the freezer?
A: The DCT process is a function of time and temperature, you might manage a change in your freezer but it would take years.
Q: Will my components become brittle?
A: Common misconception, though will certainly happen with shock treatment such as dipping of articles into Liquid Nitrogen, the process at Frozen Solid Audio regularly treats large batches of glass thermionic valves without any such effect indicating the gentle and repeatable effects brought about.
Q: What else in my system benefits from DCT?
A: Just about all materials involved in the musical chain show improvement through DCT, from players to amps to cables and CD or DVD material, just ask if you have any unusual requirements. Any item can be sent to Audiocom for treatment with your main component if required.
Q: Does the component become wet or immersed?
A: No, the LN2 process is a dry one involving gentle and regulated exposure to the gas as it boils off around -196C.
The DCT process typically requires 1-2 weeks turn around; prices can be quoted on request.
If you have any enquiries relating to cryogenically treating audio gear or discs please contact me.
Regards
Mark
We have had DCT applied to various audio products, cables, entire CD players, CD’s & SACD’s, with consistent results, and there have been marked improvements; notably a lower noise floor, improved low frequency control, greater openness & clarity of sound.
What Does DCT Do?
Deep Cryogenic Treatment or DCT for short is a process that involves the cooling of metals and other materials to very low temperatures, typically around -190°C. When metals such as Copper or Silver are drawn they develop a distorted ‘grain’ structure which leads to tiny voids, disruptions and discontinuities in the conductor as the metal is compressed and contorted by the drawing process.
The DCT processing leads to the development of a more refined crystal structure of the metals, drastically reducing voids disruptions and discontinuities in the conductor. The result is a metal with reduced skin effect, lower resistance; improved electron flow. For further information please visit; http://www.frozensolidaudio.com/
An interesting article on cryogenically treating audio cables appeared in the July 2001 issue of Hi-Fi News & RR, the information can be found here;
http://www.frozensolidaudio.com/Freezing%20Issue.htm
To date several companies have used DCT on their cables, these include Townshend Audio, Ecosse, Black Rhodium, and more recently Russ Andrews with the Kimber Select series.
Sound Quality Improvements
The resulting sound when DCT has been applied is remarkable. When applied to a CD or DVD player what is immediately apparent are quieter backgrounds to music, you are aware of a marked reduction in system noise. Lower frequencies have greater definition, control and solidity; music is more open, detailed and natural sounding. You also perceive a greater sense of the recorded venue and acoustic space, bringing the music more to life.
DCT can also be applied to Compact Discs, we have conducted A/B comparisons with cryo & non cryo CD & SACD’s and the cryo treated discs sound notably better. The CD’s & SACD’s used where both on the same label, and pressed in the same factory. The cryo treated CD’s have superior low frequency definition, solidity. By comparison, bass notes on the non treated disc sound looser, softer and less defined. The cryo’d discs also sound less compressed, more open, vivid and natural. Detailing that sounds ‘flattened’ on the non cryo disc is more three-dimensional, allowing you to hear the acoustic space.
FAQ’s
There are some misconceptions about cryogenic treatment, so below are several FAQ’s and related answers;
Q: Does the DCT process degrade over time?
A: No, the DCT process is permanent and can be appreciated continually.
Q: Can I achieve DCT by placing my audio gear in the freezer?
A: The DCT process is a function of time and temperature, you might manage a change in your freezer but it would take years.
Q: Will my components become brittle?
A: Common misconception, though will certainly happen with shock treatment such as dipping of articles into Liquid Nitrogen, the process at Frozen Solid Audio regularly treats large batches of glass thermionic valves without any such effect indicating the gentle and repeatable effects brought about.
Q: What else in my system benefits from DCT?
A: Just about all materials involved in the musical chain show improvement through DCT, from players to amps to cables and CD or DVD material, just ask if you have any unusual requirements. Any item can be sent to Audiocom for treatment with your main component if required.
Q: Does the component become wet or immersed?
A: No, the LN2 process is a dry one involving gentle and regulated exposure to the gas as it boils off around -196C.
The DCT process typically requires 1-2 weeks turn around; prices can be quoted on request.
If you have any enquiries relating to cryogenically treating audio gear or discs please contact me.
Regards
Mark